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Feeding Therapy that accomplishes so much in your child’s development!

At TLC Pediatric Therapy, we provide feeding therapy with a unique lens designed to solve more than just one concern, and efficiently get many of your child’s developmental needs met. Using the latest research and a compassionate, interdisciplinary approach, provider cohorts and training modules are constantly striving to improve approaches through science and proven techniques.

Eating, chewing, and swallowing affect more than nutrition, they influence speech development, airway health, sleep, and behavior. When children face challenges such as sensory sensitivities, tongue placement issues, or oral coordination challenges, mealtimes can become stressful and may cause developmental issues, both short term and long term.

Since there are so many variables to consider in etiology and outcomes, we prioritize an approach that is interdisciplinary and collaborative – so that the best clinician is working on specific areas in any given session that is their expertise, bringing progress to team meetings, and deciding on best interdisciplinary approach week by week.

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What Is Feeding Therapy?

Pediatric feeding therapy is more than teaching a child to chew and swallow. It is about building positive experiences with food while supporting oral-motor skills, sensory processing, and overall development.

When challenges arise,
children may:

  • Struggle to eat safely.
  • Eat only a limited variety of foods.
  • Feel stress or anxiety at mealtimes.

At TLC Pediatric Therapy, we differentiate between:

  • Feeding vs. Bringing food to the mouth.
  • Eating vs. Chewing and swallowing safely.
  • Swallowing vs. Coordinated use of tongue, lips, airway, and muscles.

Our goal is to identify where the problem lies and create a family-centered plan—whether transitioning from tube feeding, supporting picky eating, or strengthening chewing patterns.

Why our multimodal approach to Feeding Therapy works

Mealtimes are about more than food—they are about family connection and healthy growth. Without support, children may experience:

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Poor nutrition and growth delays.

Limited diet and health risks.

Stressful family mealtimes.

Difficulty joining school or social routines.

Orofacial complex

Dentition issues

Speech delays

Early identification is critical before issues arise. In line with efficient and effective treatment, it’s important to proactively and sequentially correct and develop habits positive habits as early as possible. We want all children to develop safe eating habits, that is joyful and stress-free. It is the hope that families will find both expert guidance and emotional support from all team members at TLC Pediatric Therapy.

Why our multimodal approach to Feeding Therapy works

Mealtimes are about more than food—they are about family connection and healthy growth. Without support, children may experience:

Poor nutrition and growth delays.

Limited diet and health risks.

Stressful family mealtimes.

Difficulty joining school or social routines.

Orofacial complex

Dentition issues

Speech delays

Early identification is critical before issues arise. In line with efficient and effective treatment, it’s important to proactively and sequentially correct and develop habits positive habits as early as possible. We want all children to develop safe eating habits, that is joyful and stress-free. It is the hope that families will find both expert guidance and emotional support from all team members at TLC Pediatric Therapy.

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Everyday Skills &
Meaningful Growth
Through Feeding Therapy

Our therapists evaluate oral-motor skills, sensory needs, mealtime behaviors, and the home environment. With this whole-child approach, we design treatment plans that are:

  • Evidence-based and effective.
  • Play-focused to keep children engaged.
  • Personalized for each child and family.

We empower families with tools and knowledge, so progress continues at home—not just in the clinic.

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Our Process

1. Comprehensive Evaluation

Assess oral function, strength, sensory processing, nutrition, and behavior.

Use an interdisciplinary team approach.

2. Oral-Motor Function

Strengthen muscles for chewing and swallowing.

Improve coordination of lips, tongue, and jaw.

Assess oral function, strength, sensory processing, nutrition, and behavior.

3. Sensory Integration

Help children accept new textures, smells, and tastes.

Use gradual exposure to reduce food aversions.

4. Behavioral Comfort & Trust

Create predictable routines.

Use play and modeling to reduce mealtime anxiety.

5. Tube-to-Oral Feeding Support

Guide safe transition from tube to oral feeding.

Monitor progress with compassion.

6. Myofunctional Therapy

Improve tongue placement and swallowing.

Address airway, sleep, and dental concerns linked to

7. Family Coaching & Engagement

Bridge strategies from clinic to home.

Provide real-time caregiver coaching.

Interdisciplinary Approach
at TLC Pediatric Therapy

Feeding difficulties often overlap with speech, occupational, and sensory needs. Our team of specialists works together to support every aspect of your child’s development.

At TLC Pediatric Therapy We:

Start with hope and outcomes, reducing any stigma around feeding disorders.
Strengths based approach.
Share clear information incrementally so families feel empowered and skilled to implement in the home setting.
Celebrate and practice every milestone.
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How Our BRIDGE Framework
Guides Feeding Therapy

Our unique BRIDGE model Building Relationships and Interdisciplinary Developmental Guidance to Empower Families guides every program.

In feeding therapy, BRIDGE means:

Balance of science and family priorities.
Respect for your child’s pace.
Integration into daily mealtime routines.
Development through guided play.
Growth at every milestone.
Empowerment for families through education.

What to Expect With
Feeding Therapy

Every family begins with a comprehensive evaluation of oral-motor skills, sensory needs, mealtime routines, and family goals.

Therapy plans may include:

  • Oral-motor exercises.
  • Sensory play for new textures.
  • Structured mealtime practice.
  • Family education for consistency at home.

Our sessions are playful and supportive, helping children feel motivated while progress becomes natural and lasting.

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Celebrate your childs
Joy, Play & Progress

At TLC, we believe mealtimes should be joyful, not stressful. Each safe swallow, new food, and confident family meal is worth celebrating. We measure progress not only in skills, but in smiles, confidence, and connection.

Your child’s best future
starts here.

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